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Education
20 February 2026, 2:35 pm
Dean appeals to government to ease costs of student project materials
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda has been requested to remove taxes on materials used for project work in schools. The request was made by the Dean of Students at Bishop’s Senior School in Mukono District, Mike Mawanda, who…
20 February 2026, 10:31 am
Victoria University holds online guild elections, Mugarura wins presidency
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to promote leadership in higher institutions of learning, the Electoral Commission of Victoria University conducted a two-day online voting exercise on 17th and 18th to elect members of the Guild Council for the…
17 February 2026, 6:44 am
Jireh Foundation celebrates outstanding 2025 PLE performance in thanksgiving cer…
By Okwong Geoffrey Smiles and jubilation filled the air at JIREH Foundation Nursery and Primary School in Pader District as the school held a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate the outstanding performance of its 2025 Primary Seven candidates in the Primary…
14 February 2026, 3:26 pm
Exceptional academic achievements: Muntu seed, Amolatar secondary, and Kings of…
By Sarah Ejang and Alphonse Odur As the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the secondary school results for 2025 on Friday, schools in Amolatar and Lango region showcased outstanding performance. Among the notable institutions were Muntu Seed Secondary School,…
14 February 2026, 14:46
Buluge & Rapha Secondary schools shine in 2025 UCE Exams
By Ekel Bonny Daniel The 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, released on Friday, 13 February 2025, have placed Buluge Comprehensive School and Rapha Secondary School at the forefront of academic excellence in Lira and beyond. Both schools achieved…
14 February 2026, 11:54 am
Schools celebrate 2025 senior four results as Boda Boda leaders support KCCA
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the release of the 2025 Senior Four results by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), schools across the country celebrated impressive performances in the Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Headteachers and candidates who spoke to journalists…
13 February 2026, 5:48 pm
Low learner turnout raises concern amid poverty and parental neglect
By Gift Okello Schools officially reopened for the first term on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, following a long holiday, but empty classrooms and low learner turnout in Gulu City and the Acholi sub-region have raised alarm among education stakeholders, who…
13 February 2026, 1:59 pm
Ministry of Education releases 2025 UCE results amid rising candidate numbers
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Education and Sports has officially released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results following the successful conduct of last year’s examinations, with a notable increase in the number of candidates compared to 2024.…
13 February 2026, 1:51 pm
Kitgum schools reopen to near-empty classrooms as term one begins
By Otim Moses Schools across Kitgum District have reopened for Term One with unusually low learner turnout, leaving many classrooms nearly empty on the first day. Our reporters found that, although teachers reported for duty, only a small fraction of…
13 February 2026, 1:42 pm
60 underperforming students barred from rejoining Kitgum High School
By Otim Moses A total of 60 students who performed poorly under the new curriculum will not be allowed to return to Kitgum High School in the 2026 academic year. The affected students include 24 who were due to progress…